GENERAL...Great ball control...A hard working player who will be fighting for a starting position on defense.
2002...Saw action in 15 of 18 games played, receiving the starting nod twice...Scored the first goal of his career vs. Vermont...Fired five shots.
2001...Saw playing time 12 games, starting five...Took two shots from defensive position.
2000...Played in eight games, including seven of the Saints' nine MAAC contests ...Took one shot.
HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL...A computer science major...Born on August 5, 1982...Four-year starter for Monroe-Woodbury...Named captain junior and senior years...Led team to the Orange County Championship in 1999 ...Times Herald-Record First-Team All-Star in 1999...Member of Eastern New York Olympic Development Program...Played and trained in Europe with Spartac International...Also a varsity letterwinner in baseball and indoor track.
CURTO ON NEWSOME..."Ryan really stepped it up last year, becoming a more consistent player in the back. He is an extremely hard worker who will compete for a starting position if he is able to remain consistent."